Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Vicksburg, Mississippi

You can only reach Kings Point Island via Ferry. Begin your trip on Kings Point Ferry Road, which at the beginning consists of both gravel and asphalt, but don't let the asphalt fool you, it's just as bumpy as the gravel road. The trip to the ferry is 9 miles. You will pass many fields of soybeans, ...
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This is a main access road to Sunflower Wildlife Management Area on the Delta National Forest unit north of Vicksburg. The road is atop a levee, and is flat and featureless, but leads towards a large number of campgrounds, trailheads and recreation opportunities on the Delta NF. Be aware that this a...
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This route starts off the main road through the park. There is a small sand dune at the beginning of the trail to the right. You enter into the woods from a small field. If it is wet, you will pass through several small mud holes and several larger mud holes along the way. When you get to the end, y...
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This trail located in the Homochitto National Forest is an old logging trail that leads to a large open clearing area that can be used for dispersed and primitive camping. There are spurs along the trail to explore and the route has some great views of deep spurs and ridge lines.It should be noted t...
Learn more about HCNF 103B Cheek Trail

Pavement, gravel, and dirt make up this section of the trail. This section goes out on a little island with beautiful homes and into the wilderness with a lot of dirt roads. Leaving Louisiana, this trail heads north into Arkansas. The dirt begins again, and some areas can be narrow and rough. This t...
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - TrailHawk Loop - Section 25

Gravel roads that can be muddy after or during rains. There is some pavement. This is a short loop from Haus SP to HWY 82. There is a railroad track along some of this trail. This trail ends at Beekman Sawmill on HWY 82. Beekman Sawmill Company is a registered business formed in Louisiana, and accor...
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - TrailHawk Loop - Section 22

This is a scenic trail that goes north/south through the Bienville National Forest and some private land northeast of Jackson, MS. It's perfect for a short afternoon drive away from the busy city life. This trail is flat and well-maintained as it goes through the woods of the southeast US. Part of t...
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This is a gravel road that can be nasty when wet. This goes into the Upper Ouachita Wilderness area. There will be a sign with a permit box before entering the area. This road can be flooded, causing a reroute. The road has mud holes and in some areas will be slow traveling. The road has several pul...
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - TrailHawk Loop - Section 23

This is a mix of Pavement, dirt, and gravel. It contains a dead end and a route to Bastrop where a bite to eat and restock on supplies can be made. Some sections can be muddy and have water crossings. Some areas are very rough with deep ruts. This section can be very dusty.
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - TrailHawk Loop - Section 24

This Hommochitto National Forest Trail follows the Swayze Trace and an unnamed trail spur that ends on a hardtop road (Perrytown Road). Much of the main trail is gravel, but once you enter the trail spur the route reduces to a one-lane constricted trail with bush coverage on much of the trail. Along...
Learn more about HCNF Swayze Trace Trail

This route starts off the main road through the park. There is a small sand dune at the beginning of the trail to the right. You enter into the woods from a small field. If it is wet, you will pass through several small mud holes and several larger mud holes along the way. When you get to the end, y...
Learn more about Bottom Road

This trail located in the Homochitto National Forest is an old logging trail that leads to a large open clearing area that can be used for dispersed and primitive camping. There are spurs along the trail to explore and the route has some great views of deep spurs and ridge lines.It should be noted t...
Learn more about HCNF 103B Cheek Trail

This route starts off the main road through the park. There is a small sand dune at the beginning of the trail to the right. You enter into the woods from a small field. If it is wet, you will pass through several small mud holes and several larger mud holes along the way. When you get to the end, y...
Learn more about Bottom Road

This trail located in the Homochitto National Forest is an old logging trail that leads to a large open clearing area that can be used for dispersed and primitive camping. There are spurs along the trail to explore and the route has some great views of deep spurs and ridge lines.It should be noted t...
Learn more about HCNF 103B Cheek Trail